Admission Open for BHM and Culinary Arts from Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management

Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management, one of the Nepal's leading Tourism/Hotel Management College, announces admission open for BHM and Higher Diploma in International Culinary Arts course.

100% Placement Opportunity

Paid internships in USA, UK, UAE,Malaysia, Maldives, India,Thailand and Qatar

About BHM, Queen Margaret University, UK

BHM (Bachelor’s Degree in International Hospitability & Tourism Management) four year programmeis designed to emphasis the importance of Operational Management within the context of commercialrealism. Upon the completion of four years,student receives a Bachelor Degree in International Hospitability and Tourism Management from Queen Margaret University, UK.

Eligibility For Admission

The candidates applying for BHM must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any academic stream with good command of English.

Higher Diploma in International Culinary Arts, from American Hospitality Academy, USA

With the exponential growth in demand for qualified manpower in Hotels and Restaurants both in Nepal and abroad, Silver Mountain, a leader in hospitality education field, has taken the challenge to prepare aspiring Chefs for the position.

Out of six semesters, the first three semesters will be conducted in Silver Mountain’s own state of the art facilities at Lainchour. Kitchen has been designed and built specially for the course. Students intern at a Five Star Hotels in Nepal on the fourth semester. Fifth and sixth semesters however will be paid internship in the USA. Diploma in Culinary Arts course is specially designed for students who have decided on their career path and want to specialize in food production. Students who have completed 12th class with 50% aggregate are eligible to apply for DICA program.

Interested students for above programs can fill up the form below for further information regarding course, career opportunities, placement and SCHOLARSHIPS.

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Admission Open for BHM and Culinary Arts from Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management

Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management, one of the Nepal's leading Tourism/Hotel Management College, announces admission open for BHM and Higher Diploma in International Culinary Arts course.

100% Placement Opportunity

Paid internships in USA, UK, UAE,Malaysia, Maldives, India,Thailand and Qatar

About BHM,Queen Margaret University, UK

BHM (Bachelor’s Degree in International Hospitality & Tourism Management) four year program is designed to emphasis the importance of Operational Management within the context of commercial realism. Upon the completion of four years,student receives a Bachelor Degree in International Hospitality and Tourism Management from Queen Margaret University, UK.

Eligibility For Admission

The candidates applying for BHM must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any academic stream with good command of English.

Higher Diploma in International Culinary Arts, from American Hospitality Academy, USA

With the exponential growth in demand for qualified manpower in Hotels and Restaurants both in Nepal and abroad, Silver Mountain, a leader in hospitality education field, has taken the challenge to prepare aspiring Chefs for the position.

Out of six semesters, the first three semesters will be conducted in Silver Mountain’s own state of the art facilities at Lainchour. Kitchen has been designed and built specially for the course. Students intern at a Five Star Hotels in Nepal on the fourth semester. Fifth and sixth semesters however will be paid internship in the USA. Diploma in Culinary Arts course is specially designed for students who have decided on their career path and want to specialize in food production. Students who have completed 12th class with 50% aggregate are eligible to apply for DICA program.

Interested students for above programs can fill up the form link below for further information regarding course, career opportunities, placement and SCHOLARSHIPS.

International Scholarships from Australian Catholic University, Australia

Australian Catholic University (ACU) offers scholarships to up to 20 international students starting undergraduate or postgraduate courses each year. These scholarships cover 50% of the recipients’ full-time TUITION FEES.

ACU also offers full tuition scholarships for up to two international students starting RESEARCH degrees each year.

These scholarships are awarded to students who can demonstrate academic excellence, including an average result of at least 80% in their prior studies.

Scholarship rules
Each scholarship will be awarded for the duration of the recipient’s course, subject to satisfactory academic progress. However, the scholarship FUNDS do not cover:
> visa application costs
> Overseas Student Health Cover
> AIR FARES
> ACCOMMODATION
> excursions
> text or reference books
> conferences
> other costs the recipients incur by pursuing a course or travelling to/from Australia and the ACU campus.

Eligibility
To apply for an ACU scholarship, you must:
> be an international student form a country other than Australia or New Zealand
> hold an offer for a place in an undergraduate, postgraduate or PHD PROGRAM at ACU
> enrol as a full-time student
> not have received another scholarship or award
> not be an ACU Study Abroad or EXCHANGE student.

It is important to visit official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Orginal Scholarship Link
Australian Catholic University International Student Scholarship

School Level Student's Educational Program

In the USA, no matter if one is enrolled in a state school or a private liberal arts college, it is expected that students will study academic subjects outside their intended field of study. The premise of which is to cultivate a rounded individual, comfortably conversant with all mediums of academic literature, whether of artistic or scientific character. Hence on American campuses you will discover scenarios where historians may be taking courses in astrophysics.

STUDY IN NETHERLANDS

COUNTRY FACTS
Capital: Amsterdam
Population: 16,150,511
Area: 41,526 sq km
Language: Dutch, Frisian
Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim
Continent: Europe

WHY STUDY IN NETHERLANDS?

Holland, or more formally the Netherlands, is an internationally oriented and innovative country located in the heart of Europe. This makes it ideal for people who are looking to enrich their knowledge through study abroad. Holland was the first non-English-speaking country with courses taught in English. The Dutch higher education institutions together offer 1,000 international study programs and courses which are taught entirely in English. Higher education in Holland enjoys a worldwide reputation for its high quality. 

 

This is achieved through a national system of regulation and quality assurance. Holland has also received international acclaim for its problem-based learning system, which trains students to analyze and solve practical problems independently. Education in the Netherlands is not free, but tuition fees are reasonable. The latest Worldwide Cost of Living Survey shows that the cost of living in Amsterdam is modest compared with cities like New York, London, Paris and Beijing.

BUSINESS PROGRAMS: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MODERN LANGUAGES - IBML

International managers need to have qualities such as drive and leadership. They need to be particularly good communicators and to be sensitive to different cultures and traditions. Learning a language to a high level and living and working abroad help to develop these qualities. Those who possess them are hugely valued by good employers.

IBML is a very special program. Student can study language and business on many degree courses. IBML has been designed so that various subjects support each other. In particular, part of business teaching is carried out in French, German or Spanish. This program aims to develop student's fluency, accuracy and confidence in using the language, both in business situations and more generally. Students will benefit from a sound, broad-based business education which covers marketing, economics operations management, accounting, finance, business strategy, and business environment. In the degree, students will learn how to identify his/her customers, how businesses can be organized, how to understand financial information and how businesses take account of the world's governments. All of these subjects are given and international dimension. Whether student have studied business already is not important. What matters is the students have good results and that student is willing to explore new subjects.

Program Outline

The integrated nature of the degree means that it has been designed as a whole, and the structure of it is the same, whichever languages students are taking.

Subject Guide

This program covers Comparative Accounting and Finance; Economic Environment of Business; Information Technology in Business; International Business Environment; Organizational behavior; Quantitative Techniques; Accounting for Business Decisions; Data Analysis and Modeling for Management; Marketing Management; Operations Management; International Marketing or International Operations; International Finance; International Business Economics; and Policy Analysis & Decision-Making.

Career Prospects

As an IBML graduate student will be ready for the challenge of a business career all over the world. Student's business expertise, cultural awareness and linguistic proficiency will be of particular value to National companies operating in International markets. The unique blend of language and business skills which graduates offer is recognized by a number of major companies which target IBML for their graduate management schemes.

ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE: FOUNDATION YEAR PROGRAMS

Do you want to study sciences, engineering, life sciences and combine honors, but do not have the correct entry requirements?

This program is designed to help students from a wide range of backgrounds that have an interest in any scientific or engineering area, but for whatever reason don’t have the correct entry requirements to join the mainstream program immediately.

ENGINEERING FOUNDATION PROGRAM

Engineering Foundation refers to program with a preparatory year specifically planned to lead into the main engineering disciplines, to produce BEng and MEng graduates. They have been designed for students from wide range of backgrounds who with to progress into engineering but don’t have the correct entry requirements.

The long-term demand for engineers and technologists is high and career prospects are excellent. The foundation year gives student the opportunity to become a professional engineer through access to high quality degree programs.

Engineering Foundation Program opens a path for Chemical Engineering, Electrical Electronic Engineering or to any other Electronic Programs, Mechanical Engineering, ElectroMechanical Engineering, Product Design Courses.

SCIENCE FOUNDATION PROGRAM

The Science Foundation is designed to prepare candidates for a successful transfer to a wide range of degree programs leading to BSc degrees.

The year concentrates on elements of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics at the standard equivalent. The focus is to provide student with experience with those scientific and mathematical concepts that are required for success on the undergraduate programs in Chemistry, Biosciences, and within Combined Honors, but student will also develop their knowledge of IT and computing. Students are not expected to have advanced science qualifications, but an enthusiasm for science and a desire to learn are essential. Also, no previous IT knowledge is required.

Science Foundation Program opens a path for Science subjects, Chemistry Programs, Bioscience Programs and more.

Your Career at Accounting - Australia

Accounting is an integral part of every business and its practitioners, accountants, are highly regarded and respected. They may be stereotyped as bean counters and number crunchers, but they play a vital role in the planning and control of businesses of all sizes, from small operations through to large corporations.

If you are a small business owner, a short MYOB or bookkeeping course will give you the fundamental knowledge needed for basic accounting and banking functions. You will also cover areas such as purchasing, sales, recording, reconciliation, inventory management, BAS transactions and payroll administration. A firm understanding of MYOB will help you keep a firm handle on your books, cashflow and record-keeping.

There is also a range of courses designed for those looking to gain rudimentary knowledge of accounting functions such as performance management, financial reporting, auditing and financial management. These courses not only assist small business owners but can also lead to roles in other organisations such as office manager, bookkeeper or accounts administrator.

If your dream is to become a practising accountant, you can study a degree in accounting and gain the full range of skills and qualifications. An accounting degree will cover a broad range of topics to ensure that you are equipped to handle the diverse accounting needs of businesses and individuals. Topics covered include macroeconomics, finance and investment, marketing concepts, cost management and comparative management, amongst others. With a strong demand for qualified accountants and trained staff, you can kick-start your career in no time.

ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE: INFORMATION MATHEMATICS (I-Math)

As a e-revolution becomes more established, new tools are required for handling the emerging challenges of the information age. Information Mathematics refers to the use of advanced mathematical tools and techniques which provide the principle methods needed for facing the new tasks.

Information Math is expected to take an increasingly more significant role in future developments, complementing advances in IT. In today's rapidly changing information age, many employers in the most dynamic and well-paid industries have massive demand for graduates with a combination of strong mathematical skills and IT knowledge.

Program Outline

The BSc in Information Mathematics provides a unique combination of analytical and computational skills, required for an in-depth understanding of new technologies and prepares graduates for high-level careers in the rapidly growing areas of Finance, Computing, Telecommunications and Bioinformatics.

Subject Guide

The course covers: Transition Mathematics; Vector Algebra; Probability and Statistics; Introduction to Analysis Calculus and Ordinary Differential Equations; Abstract Algebra; IT Applications; Introduction to Numerical Methods; Information Technology; Introduction to Systematic Programming; Internet Computing; Communication Skills; Linear Mathematics; Vector Calculus; Real Analysis; Partial Differential Equations; Mathematics Modeling; Statistical Pattern Analysis; Simulations and Stochastic Processes; Computer Graphics; Software Lifecycles; Object Orientated Programming; Data Modeling and Database Systems; Transferable Skills; Data Structures and Algorithms; Complex Analysis; and Chaos and Dynamical Systems.

For Finance Stream, the course also covers: Financial Mathematics; Time Series; Computational Mathematics; Approximation Theory and Methods; Data Mining; and E-Commerce.

For Computer Science Stream, the course covers: Data Mining; E-Commerce; Coding and Cryptography; Formal Software Development; Information Security; Strategic Information Systems; Internet Programming with Java; and Geographic Information Systems.

For Communications Stream, the course covers: Information Theory and Coding and Traffic Theory; Digital Transmissions; Internet Applications; E-Commerce; Coding and Cryptography; and Signal Processing.

For Bioinformatics Stream, the course covers: Data Mining; Time Series; Biological Modeling Cell and Molecular Biology; Molecular Genetics and Virology.

Career Prospects

Career prospects for this program are excellent. The program has been specifically designed to meet the huge demand of skilled information mathematics graduates in the finance, computer science, telecommunications and bioinformatics industries.

An external panel from industry has been closely involved in advising on the content and structure of the program. Graduates may be employed in the broad range of positions for instance in research and development teams as a part of large company in a start-ups, as trainee analysts, consultants etc. Graduates may also continue their training in the MSc and Ph.D. programs run by the information engineering subject group (such as the MSc by research in Pattern Analysis and Neural Networks), or for teaching and education careers.

BUSINESS PROGRAMS: BUSINESS COMPUTING AND IT (BCIT)

Information Technology (IT) is vital to the management and communication of information in the modern business, and effective business computing requires managers with knowledge of human and managerial issues, as well as technical ones. Such managers may work for an organization which supplies business computer systems, like IBM or Microsoft, or an organization which simply uses them.

This program meets the needs of students interested in pursuing careers that will provide organizations with management support, advice and consultancy where computing and IT is involved.

Program Outline

In this program students will study a wide range of management related subjects, gaining the broad insight into management required by all business professionals. This program concerns in the study of Business, Computing and Information Technology.

Subject Guide

This program covers Business Decision Analysis; Economic Environment of Business; English Legal Method & Contract Law; Foundations of Management; IT in Business; International Perspectives; Introduction to Economics; Introduction to Financial Accounting; Introduction to Management Accounting; Introduction to Marketing Management; Organizational Behaviors; Principles of Operations Management; Quantitative Techniques; Business Policy and Strategic Finance; Foundations of Management; Business Game; Public Policy and Public Services; Spreadsheet Systems, Decision Support Systems; Tools for Developing Business Computing Applications; Databases; Systems Analysis; Strategic Management; Worldwide Management of IT; Effective Management Consultancy; Advanced Business Design; simulation; and Optional Modules.

Career Prospects

Graduates of Business Computing and IT are extremely successful in finding employment in specialist business IT, consulting and general management roles with very popular companies.

BUSINESS PROGRAMS: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (IBE)

With the increasing globalization of business and the revolution in communications, no company can afford to ignore the international dimension. For managers, this requires a totally different prospective on company strategy and the knowledge and skills necessary for understanding the international business environment.

The international business components aims to develop knowledge and skills required for accessing and developing international strategies and operations of businesses. The economic component aims to develop skills required to make an assessment of the economic environment of the companies and their strategies within in the context of national and international environments. The combination of international business and applied economics on this program provides an excellent introduction to the world of the business and a solid foundation for a career in international commerce, or as an applied/business economist.

Program Outline

The program is designed to bridge the gap between pre-university studies and the more specialized applied work. Student will develop their understanding of economics, the international business environment and the international operations of businesses. Student will be able to choose from a wide range of specialist options. The program is focused on the implications of managing the major functions of finance and marketing within the international context, the application of economic theories in understanding international business, analyzing policy and carrying out economic research.

Subject Guide

Business Decision Analysis; Economic Environment of Business; English Legal Method and Contract Law; Foundations of Management; Information Technology in Business; International Perspectives; Introduction to Economics; Introduction to Financial Accounting; Introduction to Management Accounting; Introduction to Marketing Management; Organizational Behavior; Principles of Operations Management; Quantitative Techniques; Business Policy; Strategic Finance for Decision Making; Foundations of Management; Business Game; Public Policy and Public Services; Principles of Microeconomics; Introduction to Econometrics, Industrial Organization and Strategy; International Business Environment; International Business Economics; Emerging and Transition Economies; Economics of Business Organizations; Applied Econometrics and Forecasting; Economics of Regulation; Industrial Policy; Economics of Multinational Enterprise; Economics of Innovation.

Career Prospects

Graduates in Economics are usually employed in a variety of commercial sectors, as well as in government agencies, consulting and charitable organizations around the world. Economics graduates are usually highly valued because of their analytical skills and capability of analyzing real-life problems in abstract terms.

MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

Radio, television, music, films and computers inform and amuse us - effortlessly, instantly, clearly, and all at the touch of a button. Media and multimedia technologies pervade technologies become more sophisticated, as the boundaries overlap, blur and disappear, so we will be able to experience more ideas in new and unexpected ways. Multimedia is about conveying information effectively and efficiently through the integrated use of different media: text, audio, graphics, animation, video and human-computer interaction. Multimedia techniques have numerous application areas, including entertainment, education, commerce, engineering, medicine and scientific research.

But how do these technologies work? What makes them tick? How are they going to develop in the future? Digital electronic, computing and communications technologies form the tangible products we use, to gather information, record, interpret and store the data to present the finished product. But the creative element is often hidden in the software. The interaction between the hardware and the software is the crucial element defining the way these products will evolve and which will be successful.

MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY

The Multimedia Technology program starts with the scientific and technical principles of media capture and computer representation, coupled with the methods of operation and application of the computer software and systems that enable delivery of multimedia productions. This central core is complemented with study of a broad range of technologies and processes that support multimedia systems and the delivery of multimedia productions, e.g. computer software design, computer system organization, the Internet, commercial and scientific information management.

Graduates in Multimedia Technology will be ready for a rewarding career as a technical professional adaptable to wide range of opportunities in the design and application of information communication systems based on software technologies.

Course Guide

This program covers Media Science; Multimedia Software; Programming; Computer Systems; Information Systems; Data Modeling & databases; Professional Studies; Program Design & Data Structures; Human-Computer Interaction; Graphics; Animation; Video and Audio Systems; Professional Studies; Delivery Systems; Post-production Techniques; Selection from specialist options in multimedia computing.

MULTIMEDIA DIGITAL SYSTEMS

In contrast Multimedia Digital Systems complements study of multimedia principles and software by progressively focusing on the hardware technology and discovering how digital electronic designs allow multimedia products to be delivered. Students will consider the theory and practice of digital electronic systems design and see how this provides audio, video and interactive multimedia environments.

As a result students can expect to become a practitioner able to understand and contribute an integrated view of the hardware technology and creative software involved in areas as diverse as video networks, interactive entertainment, music, television and film recording studios, multimedia Internet sites and immersive virtual reality simulation.

Course Guide

This course includes Programming; Digital Electronics; Signals & Systems; Data Modeling & Databases; Media Science; Multimedia Software Professional Studies; Program Design & Data Structures; Digital and Programmable Electronics; Graphics; Video and Audio Systems; Professional Studies; Digital; Systems Design; Delivery Systems; Post-production Techniques; Selection from Specialist options in multimedia digital systems.

CAREER PROSPECTS

The multimedia industry wants students and graduates who can rise to technological challenges it faces. Well-paid placements fro sandwich students are offered each year with companies large and small, local and nationwide. Currently, over half the students in electronic and computing subjects elect to take a sandwich year. Graduates attract offers to work in multimedia, Internet and communications industries at high salary levels.

ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

The aim in creating these degrees is to engage student's enthusiasm for a career devoted to the prevention of accidents, work-related ill-health and environmental damage, particularly within the construction industry, and the management of health, safety and environmental systems. These degrees have been introduced in response to increasing demands by industry for graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills in these fields.

BSc IN HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

All sectors of industry and commerce are currently combining these functions to create multidisciplinary teams to manage their health, safety and environmental responsibilities - responsibilities both to their work force, customers and society at large. The people employed in these teams must have an understanding of how business and management systems operate knowledge of the underlying science and technology, and the ability to assess the impacts and risks of both existing and proposed operations.

Course Guide

The course covers Work Place Heath and Safety; Materials; Physiology; Mathematics; Data Analysis; Communication Skills and IT; Law; Environmental Impact Assessment; Principles of Business Management; Fundamental Science and Technology; Geology and Soil Science; Sustainable Process Technology; Risk Assessment; Ergonomics; Occupational Health; Heath and Safety Environmental Law; Risk Management; Environmental Management; Pollution Management and Monitoring; Survey and Drawing Skills; Energy Supply and Distribution; Ecology; Water Management. The course also covers Risk Management Applications; Materials and Failure; Quality Management; Contaminated Land and Waste Management; Clean Technology; Energy Efficiency; GIS; and Introduction to Remote Sensing.

BSc CONSTRUCTION AND HEALTH SAFETY

The management of health and safety within the construction industry is of paramount importance and influences all aspects of a project, from its design and planning through to implementation. The industry requires graduates with these skills at levels of management, for individual sites through to company management level. Subject studied include construction process, law, occupational health, materials, surveying, project management and risk assessment.

STUDENT TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT INFORMATION FOR US

If you have obtained US Student Visa and worried, how can you make your arrangements to travel to US, then this travel guide will help you.

First of all, you need to confirm your airline tickets for the intended date so as to reach your university at the absolute time as given by your university. Being a student, it is obvious that you will look for the cheap tickets. So contact your nearest travel agencies for the cheapest air tickets. Once, you confirm your ticket; purchase all necessary clothes, accessories and other materials according to your requirement that will be useful for you in US. Keep in mind that most of the things in US is relatively expensive than the outer world, so carry as much clothes, accessories and other materials as you are allowed by your airlines. It is important to check in advance with your airline about the luggage requirements as it varies from airline to airline. Most of the airlines allow students to carry extra luggage than the allowed limit for other passengers. In general, passengers are allowed two pieces of baggage to be checked in, each of which may be up to 70 lbs (32 Kg) and also subject to certain dimensional restrictions. Passengers are also allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage on board.

It is highly recommended to you to have a spare set of clothes in carry-on baggage, in case the checked-in baggage is delayed or lost upon arrival. Always keep valuables like cash, traveler's checks, passport, visa documents, airplane tickets, International Driving Permit, Original Educational Certificates - in the carry-on baggage. Do not put them in the checked-in baggage. It is also advisable to keep a copy of all the documents at home before leaving for the U.S.

Before your departure to US, you must inform your university about your flight schedule so that they can make necessary arrangements for airport pickups. You may also get detail information about the directions to the campus, and where to check-in upon arrival from your university if you inform them at time. You must check all the below listed items thoroughly before you depart:

• Your Visa Stamped Passport
• Your Airline Ticket
• University Papers
• Your I-20/I-94 Form
• Evidence of Financial Resources
• Original Certificates and Mark Sheets
• Medical Records
• Driving Permits
• Address and Direction to the University.
• University Contact Information
• Traveler's Checks and US Dollars
• Dress and Casual Clothes for All Seasons: Warm Clothing for Cold weather and Light clothing for Warm Weather.
• Business Clothes: Dark Suits, Button Down Shirts, and Ties for Men, and Pants Suits, Skirts and Blouses for women.
• Outerwear such as Coats, Hats, Gloves, and Scarves.
• Plenty of Undergarments and Socks.
• Toiletries, such as Soap, Antiperspirant, Shampoo, Conditioner, a Toothbrush, and Toothpaste.
• Personal Entertainment Items, such as books or i-pod.

It is advisable to arrive at the airport at least two hours before the flight departure time.

Once you enter the territory of US, before landing, you are requested to fill out the “Customs Declaration Form 6059B” and “The Arrival Departure Record Form (I-94)” which is distributed on the plane. In “Customs Declaration Form”, it is not necessary for you to list all the items brought to the US for personal use, such as clothing or toiletries. This form is used for the valuation of any gifts or business items that passengers have brought with them to the US. Jewelry or similar articles of personal adornment valued at $300 or less are passed free of duty under the personal customs exemption and cannot be sold within three years unless duty is paid. If duty is not paid before the sale is completed, the articles will become subject to seizure.

In “The Arrival Departure Record Form”, you must fill where you are going to accommodate during your stay in US not the address of the school or program. Upon the arrival at the airport, you will be shown the inspection area by the airline personnel. You need to queue up in an inspection line and then speak with an Immigration Inspector. You being a non-citizen must use the lanes marked for non-citizens.

The Immigration Inspectors will determine the reason for coming to the US. They will verify the documents and check how long you should be allowed to initially stay in the US. They usually take few minutes to take the decision. If you are allowed to proceed, the Inspector will stamp your passport and issue a completed I-94 form. A completed form will show your immigration classification and the last date of authorized stay for you in the US. You will then be permitted to proceed to Customs.

The date on the I-94 is very important. Usually, this will be same date as the visa validity date, but the date on the I-94 supersedes the visa date on the visa. You are allowed to stay only for the period mentioned on the I-94. It is your responsibility to check the date and make sure it is correct, any human errors can be corrected within minutes by the same immigration officer and it takes more time to get the correction after leaving the airport, so be very careful on that time.

You must keep your university contact details and address of accommodation handy. Sometimes, it is possible that you may need to land the nearest international airport rather than the airport closest to your university, because port of entry for international passengers is not available in all the airports. You must be prepared to answer any questions like change of flights or the person who will be picking you up from the airport. Clear, simple, and correct answers will be enough. If you are asked to go through a secondary inspection, you should not panic. The Immigration Inspector will verify documents and check about enrollment with the university. Due to very strict security checks, secondary inspections are very common.

In a secondary inspection, the Immigration Inspector will first attempt to verify your status by using SEVIS. In the event that the Immigration Inspector needs to verify information with your university, you should have the necessary contact information available. Failure to comply with US government entry-exit procedures may result in being denied entry to the US Under certain circumstances, the Immigration Inspector may issue a Notice to Student or Exchange Visitor Form (I-515A), which authorizes temporary admission into the US.

Once the Immigration and Customs checking is completed, you can now proceed to the way to your university. When you’ll be out of the airport, there’ll be some one to pick you if your university has committed to pick you. In some cases, some university many not give you airport pickup services. Instead, they will provide you with detail sitemap to reach to the university. If you are entitled to travel by yourself, you can catch a taxi cab to reach your university. Sometimes, the university with which you are enrolled may be far from the airport where you landed. In such cases, if the distance between airport and the university is more than 50 miles, you should take alternate transport service instead taxi. Local trains or bus may be available as a better option in a reliable transportation cost.

After completing your journey to your university, you must straightly visit to “International Student Office” of your university. They will provide full guidance and make arrangements for your comfortable stay and study in their university.

DEBATING DISTANCE/DISTANCE LEARNING

Learning need not take place face-to-face with a teacher or tutor. Increasingly distance learning is the method of choice for many, particularly post-graduates.

Elspeth Harrison of the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council discusses the real advantages for post-graduate study, the drawbacks of distance, and gives some pointers on choosing the right course.

Distance learning is not a new idea. But more and more people today find it the most suitable way to master new skills and qualifications.

The obvious attractions of distance learning are the flexibility and the capacity to fit learning to lifestyle. Study wherever is convenient, at times to suit, at a speed you set, and start dates are not necessarily fixed to an outdated academic calendar.

In recent years, the choice of courses has expanded to cover practically any subject, and these lead to a wide range of qualifications, from GCSEs to Masters and Doctorates.

The Internet is creating new possibilities. The advocates of “e-learning” argue that it will revolutionize education. One American university has gone so far as to insist students take at least one online course a year.

“Home study” need not mean second class or unsupported. Success rates are often higher than for traditional learning, as distance learners have more control over their studies and the motivation to excel.

High quality course materials are specially devised to optimize learning at a distance. Each student has an individual expert tutor, drawn from amongst the best in the country, to provide professional guidance, support and encouragement, which may be by correspondence, telephone, fax or e-mail. Where hands on experience is essential, for instance in the healing arts, this can be provided through separate sessions.

Nor should learners feel lonely. Peer-group contact and discussions can take place, either locally, through special sessions, or using new technologies such as e-mail chat groups. Larger providers will also have student and careers advisers, ready to help and offer advice.

However, distance has disadvantages. It is essential to assess any provision carefully to ensure likely outcome matches aspiration, that there is adequate support, and above all that the course is of a high quality. Learners with ODL QC-accredited providers are covered by the ODL QC Guarantee. Those who receive a poor service, or have a dispute they cannot resolve can write to ODL QC who will look into their case. With other providers, such support may not be available.

Motivation can be higher amongst those in the correspondence community, but commitment and stamina are essential to complete courses. Learners who lack the will power to ‘get down to work’ or the time management skills to organize their studies will find it harder to succeed. When choosing a course prospective learners must be pragmatic about their own abilities and the time necessary for any program of study.

For post-graduates distance learning can be a particularly effective.

Learners who wish to obtain a specific qualification, such as MSc or Doctorate, are more likely to be able to judge whether any provision will give the required result. In addition, a first degree (gained via distance or traditional methods) will have taught study skills and organizational techniques.

Post-grads with analytical skills can take advantage of the wealth of courses offered by international providers. The US is a particularly strong player in distance learning and with careful selection, learners anywhere can benefit from a world-class provision in practically any subject.

According to figures from The Open University, a high proportion of post-graduate diplomas are now gained via distance methods. There is no single reason for this but the key is undoubtedly the flexibility that distance learning allows.

Graduates may decide on extra qualifications once established in work to enhance or change their career. After university students often wish to experience “real life”, and to undertake any further study whilst working. The value, both monetary and through the eyes of employers, is great. In practical terms, it allows learners to fund their studies and gain financial independence. Costs, particularly transport and residential, are kept to a minimum.

Increasingly, qualifications alone are not enough to climb the career ladder. Whilst demanding highly educated staff, employers also seek evidence of transferable skills, and often demand relevant professional experience. Distance learning is the ideal way to meet this challenge. What better way to prove organizational skills, flexibility and motivation? Indeed, many courses are run in partnership with employers, who provide time and money to support training.

Every learner wants to choose a high-quality, relevant provision. A new booklet from the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODL QC) shows how to identify a quality provision and find the right course. Entitled “Distance Learning Courses: A Buyers Guide”, it is available upon request.

Established by government as the official accrediting body for Open and Distance Learning, the Council has 30 years unrivalled experience of ensuring excellence. ODL QC aims to ensure learning is flexible, friendly, and above all secure.

Accreditation, which allows providers to display the ODL QC Guarantee, gives learners much needed reassurance as to the quality of the opportunities on offer in the rapidly expanding “home-study” sector. For details of ODL QC Accredited Providers (and the courses they offer) contact ODL QC at the address below.

UK OR USA EDUCATION SYSTEM

Universities and Colleges are reputedly the hallowed halls of intellectual development, the schools of maturation from where the leaders of our world emerge to set the world ablaze with the fruits of intellectualism. However, the produce all vary in flavors according the nature of the curriculum prescribed. The most marked divergence of tastes lie within institutions separated by oceans, and continents. Although the UK and USA share an Anglo-Saxon culture, disparities are marked within ideals of their respective education systems, further being indicative of their particular cultures.

In the USA, no matter if one is enrolled in a state school or a private liberal arts college, it is expected that students will study academic subjects outside their intended field of study. The premise of which is to cultivate a rounded individual, comfortably conversant with all mediums of academic literature, whether of artistic or scientific character. Hence on American campuses you will discover scenarios where historians may be taking courses in astrophysics.

Needless to say such a scenario would not engender smiles on the faces of their British counterparts, who have journeyed through system of education where from an early age specialization has been expected. Thus by the time these students commence their undergraduate training they are only expected to study within their chosen area of study.  (This happens to less of a degree in Scottish universities, where students are encouraged to explore topics beyond their major, although in reality students rarely venture beyond their chosen faculty.

These structural differences influence changes within the deliverance of classes. Due to obligation of students to study outside their fields of study the US prescribes a broader, but less in depth of an enquiry of study.  Whereas, breadth is shunned in favor of more narrowly focused, but deeper lines of study within British establishments.  Each system has its strengths and weaknesses.  Critics of British education would point towards the enforced learning of unnecessary information, whereas defenders of the British universities may counter by accusations of? dumping down? in college classes. My personal perception, based from studying in two small universities/colleges in the UK and the US, that aside from a divergence between curriculum's, there is a marked difference of ethos between UK and USA higher education institutions.

On American campuses, work is constantly requested from students on a daily basis. In contrast the British university calendar invites extra-intensive work in patches, separated by periods of lulls, thus creating large tracts of downtime between assignments. It this downtime that characterizes the British university lifestyle where social life is the veritable engine of UK university life, pushing academia into the passenger seat. In contrast academia takes the fore in America colleges, largely due to structured system in American colleges brought by an emphasis upon teaching. Work is definitely more intensive in American colleges, which is to be expected given that American students pay significantly more than their British counterparts, and hence American students tend to be more motivated than their apathetic British counterparts.

So concluding with my personal endnote of bias, I would have to admit that American Colleges invite more of a rigorous, dynamic intellectually arousing ethos, though at the expense of cultivating an active social scene. The lessons derived within the UK university establishment arise from outside the classroom within the pubs and clubs, where social development rather than intellectual development takes preponderance. Choose your pick!

By: Sunjit "Sunny" Lalli (Read more...)

POSTGRADUATE STUDY IN THE UK

What sort of courses can I do as a postgraduate student in the UK? What will the experience be like? How can I get the most out of my time in Britain? How will this contribute to my personal development? What support is available? Will further study be valued when I return home?

Taught courses

Most postgraduates in the UK are studying for Masters qualifications lasting one or two years. These courses serve a range of needs from vocational training to a preparation for further research. One characteristic common to all is the opportunity to work in small groups and contribute to an exciting mix of ideas and experience.

Teaching and learning on taught courses may be in the form of essays, project work, industrial or business placements, problem classes, lectures, tutorials or discussion groups. They may also include a project or research dissertation which you work on individually or as part of a group.

It is important that you check the content of courses and are sure that they are suitable for you. Courses with the same title may be very different in their aims and methods and different institutions have different strengths.

Research

British Universities have a long and respected tradition for research. Many Masters courses contain a research element and some are dedicated to research with little or no formal teaching. The most advanced form of postgraduate research is doctoral work which is intensive and needs strong commitment in terms of time, dedication and finance. Full time study at this level will take at least three years.

Whatever course you choose research in the UK is characterized by close contact with academic staff and personal research supervision either working with one or two academics or part of a research team. If you are considering doing a doctorate in the UK you must make sure you are very clear about your reasons and motivations. The work is intense and demands a high degree of independence of both thought and working patterns. Choosing your supervisor’s) for doctoral level work is very important. You will have a close working relationship with these people for several years so be sure to make sure the people you choose will be best suited to your needs.

In recent years much more emphasis has been placed upon gaining a broad range of skills appropriate not just to your specific research project but to the your subject area generally. Do take advantage of these opportunities as they will put you in a stronger position when it comes to seeking employment whether within academia or in other careers.

Personal Development

Whatever your course you will have the opportunity as a postgraduate to develop your skills both formally and informally. All institutions offer a range of supplementary courses in addition to the training and teaching you will receive as part of your study.

What is often not recognized are the skills you will develop informally through studying in another country at postgraduate level. Postgraduate study will enable you to develop your personal skills in areas such as presentation, report writing, organizing work effectively, managing others and communicating ideas clearly. Also the experience of simply studying in another country and being part of a different culture is something that cannot be learned elsewhere.

Working while studying

The UK Government has recently made it easier for international students to work while studying. The most obvious way of earning extra income while studying is doing teaching work. With the rapid expansion of higher education in the UK over the last decade there are many more opportunities for teaching at all levels from demonstrating and laboratory work to tutorials, seminars and sometimes lecturing.

There may be limitations on what teaching work you can do as Masters student and more opportunity exists for those doing doctoral research. Remember, though, that teaching can be time consuming so be sure to balance the attractions of teaching work with the needs of your course or research. You should expect training and support to be provided from your department or institution to help you teach.

Student Support

It is important to remember that when you are studying your academic work is only part of your life. All institutions in the UK have an organization run by students and usually known as the students’ union or association. They are a focus for student life and provide social and sporting facilities as well as acting as the voice of students at the institution. Most institutions have a postgraduate society and a wide range of other clubs and societies.

The first places you should go for information and support are your institution and its students’ union. There are also several national organizations for students in the UK.

The national body for postgraduates in the UK is the National Postgraduate Committee (NPC) which is an independent organization offering support, advice and guidance to student unions, institutions and individuals. The National Union of Students (NUS) is the largest student organization in the UK but does tend to focus more on the needs of undergraduates.

Be part of it!

There is unprecedented interest in higher education at the moment and a real commitment to widening opportunity and expanding the role that higher education plays in society and the world. Postgraduate study and research can serve different needs from career training to the development of original and exciting ideas through research and collaborative work. This is an exciting time to be part of a learning revolution that can benefit you as an individual and society as a whole. The UK has a deserved reputation as one of the best places to do postgraduate work in the world. If you are clear about your reasons for study and make the most of the opportunities available you will have a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Be part of the learning revolution and come and study in the UK. It’s an experience you will never forget.

By: Jeremy Hoad

General Secretary, National Postgraduate Committee (UK), 1998 - 2000

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TOP 10 COURSE OPTIONS IN USA

The courses that are offered by universities in United States and that are popular among International Students.

If you're currently pondering on subject to chose as your major or even if you're just curious about what tomorrow's global job applicants are majoring in today, here's a top 10 list of course options in USA for you.

Business Administration and Management

This major offers training in accounting, finance, marketing, economics, human resources, and decision-making. You'll learn to budget, organize, plan, hire, direct, control, and manage an organization. You'll find more chances for career growth if you go on to earn your MBA.

Psychology

Psychology is the study of the way humans and animals interact and respond to their environment. In essence, it's the study of behaviour and the thoughts behind it. Just don't expect that four years of college will get you a private practice where people lie on a couch and tell you their troubles for $95/hour. You'll need an extra five to seven years of schooling and a PhD before that will happen.

Elementary education

From tracing a little hand on coloured paper to help in making cookies and to taking a field trip to the local science center with your fourth-graders to learn about static electricity, you are excited about working in a grade school and shaping young minds before they develop the attitude. Some college programmes offer an area of specialization, such as early childhood, language arts, or mathematics.

Biology

Biology majors focus on the living world--that's everything from single-cell bacteria to whales. You may take classes in which you learn about calculus, microbiology, cell biology, genetics, evolution, physics, and organic chemistry. In addition to being a stepping-stone for medical school, biology major can lead to a job in the field such as genetics, biotechnology, or medical research. Veterinarians, optometrists, ecologists, biochemists, and environmentalists all may have majored in biology.

Nursing

Generally, nurses help people meet basic health needs, adapt to physical changes, recover from illness, and die with dignity. They are employed in clinics, hospitals, schools, corporations, the military, and in private practice. We need nurses now more that ever and job prospects in this field are bright. If you major in nursing, you'll take traditional science and liberal arts courses as a first-year student and probably begin clinical rotations at hospitals and other health care facilities during the second semester of your sophomore year.

Education

Although much of your coursework will be general education material, most laces require you to choose a specific grade level you'd like to teach. Choices usually include some variation of early childhood education (Preschool), primary education (kinder-garden through twelfth grade). Some education majors choose to specialize in special education. Your student teaching experience, in which you spend a semester or more in gaining practical experience in a classroom, will be in the field of your choice.

English

You'll find English majors in countless types of jobs. Many of them are communications-based careers as you'd expect-author, reporter, journalist, editor, radio broadcaster, advertising and public relations executives--but plenty of them aren't that obvious. English majors also become teachers, lawyers (after law school, of course), film directors, politicians, actors, you name it. English majors become well-rounded, well-read individuals who have studies life in words across the globe.

Communications

In this programme, students learn how certain messages influence individual and group behaviour. You'll spend a significant amount of time studying different kinds of speaking and writing and strategies people use to make their points. You'll take a look at verbal and nonverbal messages, audience reaction, and the varied effects of different communication environments. Communication theory will play a part too, as you delve into speeches, revolutionary political campaigns, radical social movements, and the trends in news reporting. With your degree, you may choose to pursue a career in business, public relations, advertising, human resources, government, education, media, or social services.

Computer Science

Your friends are always coming to you for help when they experience computer problems, and you know it's high time you got paid for your efforts. Solution: obtain a degree in Computer Science. In this programme, you'll focus on how computer technology can be applied to any number of fields.

Included will be classes on how to develop business applications, perform system analysis, and the process of developing software (from designing to programming to testing). Programmes may also include instruction in robotics, natural language recognition programmes, artificial intelligence, programming languages and numerical analysis. The knowledge you gain from a Computer Science major is absolutely applicable to the real world, and to real jobs within it.undefined

Study in USA- WHY CHOOSE NIEC FOR YOUR AMERICAN DREAM?

The Package! Every step of the way, you are covered! Look at the package features below which lists each of the steps on the way to the USA and how we assist you in each step.

 Pre Assessment and Advice: You are requested to fill out a form that lists your most important academic and financial data.

Time line Creation: A time line is created to all the processes beginning with profile creation  and ending with airport pick up. Specific dates are allotted to each step in the process and thus, multiple deadlines are set.

Student Profile Creation: Your profile is created using data on your pre assessment form. Your profile will be matched against university profiles to gauge acceptance chances.

Career Counselling: You will be counselled on every possible undergraduate and graduate major with regard to course content, possible careers with a particular major, short- term prospects, further studies and long term prospects in any field.

Profile Matching with Institutions: Your profile will factor academic achievement till date, budget, preferred locations and major choice. Institutional profile will factor available majors, fees, exclusivity and location. A match will be created using a matrix that awards points for each match.

Short listing of Institutions: 4 Institutions with the highest match points in the above matrix will be short listed.

Early/Regular Decision Advice: We advise you on which decision you are eligible for.

Documentation for 4 Institutional Applications: We prepare applications to 4 colleges/universities of your choice.

Applications to 4 Institutions:  We send the applications to universities/colleges of your choice .

I-20 Procurement: Counsellors follow up at the institutional stipulated deadlines and continue follow ups till the I-20 arrives. You will be notified after each follow as to the status of your I-20.

Institutional Selection: Counsellors help you to make an informed choice as to which college/university you are actually going to continue your studies at.

DOCUMENTATION 101: This is a daily workshop held from Sun-Thu. This workshop is for the purpose of reviewing visa documentation compiled till date, suggesting changes or modifications and providing advice for further documentation. You can attend everyday till your  visa interview.

VISA  101: This is a 20-hour class that prepares students for the visa interview at the consular section.

SEVIS Registration Advice: Counsellors will advise you on how to register for the SEVIS.

Interview Registration Advice: Counsellors advise you on the availability of interview dates, suitable dates and where/how to book dates.

Tuition payment Advice: Counsellors advise you on the process of making a draft for your fees.

Traveller’s Cheque, Shopping and Immigration Advice: Counsellors provide advice on how to get TCs, what to shop for and how to clear immigration once you land.

Pre- Departure Briefing: Before you fly, counsellors provide you with a comprehensive briefing that will make life easier as a student in the USA.

Housing: If you need institutional housing, our counsellors will arrange it for you.

Airport Pick up: if you need institutional housing, our counsellors will arrange it for you.

WHY THE USA?

The USA is the most popular destination among students in Nepal seeking to study abroad for several reasons. The academic excellence and holistic exposure available at US universities and the short-term and long-term career advantages once you invest in a US degree are the main reasons students choose the USA above other countries. In addition, the global focus of a US degree, availability of financial assistance, opportunities for research and the flexibility of grad and undergrad education in the USA are also important reasons students choose the USA for their further studies.

USA Counselling at NIEC

At NIEC, we offer a range of options by way of universities in the USA. With regard to location, we have university options in most states of the mainland USA. We offer placement in public, private, comprehensive and research universities with the best possible SCHOLARSHIPS.

Admissions are processed at the optimum speed at NIEC because of the long and cordial relationships we enjoy with several universities. You I-20 will be in your hands within the stipulated time frame because our counsellors meticulously keep tabs on each of our hundreds of applications and follow up regularly to ensure that you adhere to your time-line.

We also have the best visa documentation procedure with comprehensive guidelines on preparing your documents for the interview. Our interview preparation classes take into account all the best ways to prove that you have the intent to study in the USA, the ability to succeed academically, the means to be able to fund your studies in the USA and the ties that will ensure that you return to Nepal upon the completion of your studies.

Pricing

Study in the USA Processing only: NRS. 15,000.

PTE/iBT/IELTS + Study in the USA package: NRS. 16,000.

SAT/GMAT/GRE+ Study in the USA package: NRS.18,000.

PTE/iBT/IELTS+ SAT/GMAT/GRE+ Study in the USA package: NRS.25,000.

Contact us: NIEC

NIEC Head Office (Kathmandu)

4th Floor, ShareMarket Complex

Putalisadak, Kathmandu, Nepal

Phone: +977-14256600

Toll Free: 16600 15 6600

e-mail: info@niec.edu.np

Top 10 reasons to choose study at MSIT Education

 1. We are an award winning education and training provider

2008 Queensland Training Awards

Winner: Public Training Provider of the Year

2008 Australian Training Awards

Finalist: Large Training Provider of the Year

2007 Queensland Education and Training International Awards

Winner: Innovation and Creativity in the Learning Environment

2. MSIT is owned and operated by the Queensland Government

The TAFE (Vocational) system is government regulated thereby maintaining the highest educational standards and providing quality student support. Education obtained in Australia is recognised all over the world.

3. You get practical training and experience

Our programs are about more than just theory. We give our students practical know-how by putting them in real world industry settings. We operate working restaurants, salons and nurseries on campuses that are open to the public. Our students use their innovative ideas to work with industry clients to develop resources and products that really work. We believe doing is just as important as knowing.

4. Our teachers are industry professionals

Our teachers are industry professionals who will keep you ahead of the game because they have been out there working at the top of their fields. At Metropolitan South we don't teach what we aren't out there doing ourselves so our trainers stay up to date with the latest industry technology and practise.

5. We will support you throughout your study

MSIT provides international students with learning support, student counselling and a dedicated International Unit.

6. We guarantee small classes

We keep our class sizes small to ensure that you get the attention you deserve.

7. Industry reputation

We are constantly working with industry to review and fine tune our programs to ensure that you get the best training possible.

8. We offer seamless university pathways

We can help you to fast-track your career, through pathway programs with Brisbane's leading universities. Students can study to Diploma level with MSIT and on successful completion, transfer to university to complete their degree.

This is the university/institution we have pathway with:

• Australian Catholic University

• Griffith University

• USQ

• Canberra University

• QUT

• Holmesglen

9. We recognise the skills you already have

The Skills First program allows the skills you have learned in the workplace and through life experience to be recognised formally, regardless of how, when or where the learning occurred.

10. Enjoy studying in Brisbane, Queensland

Brisbane's riverfront setting, perfect climate, cultural diversity, unique architecture and unrivalled employment growth make it one of the most attractive cities to live in Australia.

There is always something to do, with the stunning beaches of the Gold and Sunshine coasts only an hour from the city centre and many world famous attractions, such as the Great Barrier Reef within relatively easy reach.